Best Crab in Penang

This place is not short on accolades, among the reigning champions for straight-forward and succulent seafood. Sited in a tranquil vicinity, it’s always full of life, patrons completely ignore the surrounding, fully hypnotised  by the scrumptious spread of ocean goodness, especially their crab. The fresh crabs can be dressed with salted egg, chili, black pepper, sweet and sour, chili or butter or infused into appealing dishes such as crab vermicelli and porridge.  The most devoted ones are chili crab, where palm-size pieces of crabs are slathered with thick and spicy sauce, you would mop up the platter till the last drop of gravy. 

Among the pillars of Banana Leaf on the island, seeking this hidden gem could be tricky, you’ve got to scour through nooks and little alleys before feasting authentic Indian meals. After patching the pavements, you’ll easily spot patrons congregating this unassuming shop.  Live by the common rule, a mound of white rice, scoops of greens and meats or fishes or your choices filling the bright-green leaf. It would be insane not trying their crab curry, which is liberally doused with a great punch of spices that make your tongue twist. They also have crab coated with addictive sambal and crab rasam (thin, very spicy southern Indian soup). You might want to squirrel away some back home, it's irresistible! 

Adhering to young generations demand, Plan B is another trendy and sophisticated cafe that has been sharing the spotlight with positive reviews. Their spaghettis and desserts are the best sellers and if a crab is what your palate insists, calm them down with their signature Soft Shell Crab Spaghetti. The al dente pasta is tossed in rich and creamy butter sauce, capped with crispy crab, curry leaves and splash of chili flakes for a dose of heat. The golden-brown crab has perfect crispiness and well-flavoured, binding well with the creamy ocean. 

Loaded with gravies and wrestling through the shells to clasp the chunky meat can be a little trouble too. How about picking them up without any hassle and swap gravies with something rich, creamy and sexy? The oldest seafood restaurant in Penang has breathed new life into this luscious seafood, fresh crab meats are crowned with rich cheese and grilled till perfection. The gooey melted cheese just binds with the tender meat of the crab, settling for a burst of a cheesy ocean at every bite. If you prefer the classic, their sweet and sour crab is commendable too. Moreover, the long glass windows offer a true sensory treat, with spectacular views of the calm and pristine ocean, get in a little early for the sunset. 

People of Paya Terubong are relatively surrounded with gastronomical galore at every sight and whenever their belly begs for a taste of the ocean, they immediately hop to Ah Chui Seafood. Widespread tables, huge fans and arsenal of seafood selection of fresh prawns, fishes and crabs hit your sights upon entering. Among the crowd-pleaser is their Kam Heong Crab, which comes in a huge portion of crab masses slathered with their homemade red sauce. The thick sauce is absolutely delectable, an ideal balance of sweet and spicy, you would lick that platter clean.